HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.08.2015Minutes of the Meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Thursday, October 8; 2015 at 6:00 pm at 1101 N.
College Street, Georgetown, TX 78626.
Regular Session — To begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Parks and Recreation Board may; at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an
Executive Session at the request of the Robert Johnson for any purpose authorized by the Open
Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
A Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6 pm by Robert Johnson.
Robert Johnson, Chuck Bridges, Glenn Holzer, Katherine Kamer, Robert Polka, Keith Fruge,
Jason Shurley
Staff: Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Jill Kellum
C Project updates for Garey Park, Westside Park, San Gabriel bank stabilization, San Gabriel
Park improvements, VFW Park, Village Parks, Williams Drive Pool, Parkland Dedication,
Emerald Springs Park, and staffing updates
Carey Park Staff held a progress meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2015 to review the
details of the general plan of the building structures. The Traffic Bnpact Analysis is
ongoing. In regards to the schedule, 50% Detail Development (DD) should be completed
by the week of November 9th with 100% DD by mid/late December.
® Westside Park — The proposed master plan will be presented to the Parks Board on
Thursday, October 8th. The plan will be presented to City Council on October 27th.
® San Gabriel Bank Stabilization —The project received clearance from the Texas Historical
Commission. The project can be bid out the first of the year and construction can begin.
® San Gabriel Park — City Comacil approved the task order with RVi at their September
22nd meeting. Next steps will be to meet with RVi to work on survey and start
schematic design.
• VFW Park — Construction plans are being finalized for the redevelopment of VFW Park.
Bidding is scheduled to begin in October. Approval of a construction contract is
anticipated to be brought to parks board in November with construction scheduled to
start in December. The improvements to 2nd Street are currently underway.
Village Parks —Construction on Madrone Park and Rowan Park in the Georgetown
Village are almost complete. Coordinating with the Electric Department to use a bucket
truck to install the playground shelters.
6 Williams Drive Pool —Bidding will beinOctober withthe construction: contract coming
to Parks Board in November,
a Parkland Dedication Ordinance Update— Staff has been working with the Planning Staff
on updating the ordinance based on the recommendations from the subcommittee. No
change in status.
® Emerald Springs Park — Renovations are underway to improve ADA accessibility to the
park. Two new play structures are being installed as well. Completion is anticipated for
November. Contractor finished work today:
gi Staffing Updates —Aaron Duke accepted the Aquatics Supervisor position and began
work on October 5th. A finalist has been selected for the Recreation Supervisor.
Legislative Regular Agenda
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Kimberly Garrett introduced Brent Luck with Luck Design Team to present information on the
Westside Park Master Plan. Brent Luck explained the geological assessment areas on the site
map, the baseball and soccer fields, splash pad and playground areas, as well as trails. The
board provided additional suggestions for the design that were in the active area to have a 10ft
wide trail, look at a northern pedestrian connection, modifying U12 soccer area to flex space
adding verbiage to whether that is a future field, volleyball, basketball, etc. area and add the
bocce ball concept, and around the active trail adding circuit training stations. There was
discussion on this currently being looked at as a destination park but in the future it may be
surrounded by neighborhoods. In summary, Brent Luck will take the suggestions of the board
and incorporate them into the plan. Kimberly Garrett explained no action was needed on this
item at this meeting and that all park projects will be presented at the same time to city council
in February.
No action was taken.
Robert Johnson left the meeting at 6:54pm, Keith Fruge took over the meeting as the vice -
chair,
E Discussion and possible action on appointing a subcommittee to work on a Bike Ilan for
Georgetown.
Kimberly Garrett stated she spoke to Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst for the City of
Georgetown, about a bike master plan. The topic came up in transportation and Nat did not
feel like it was the best venue to start a bike master plan and felt like it should start in Parks and
Recreation. Kimberly Garrett stated in the budget process earlier in the year there was money
from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) to do a bike master plan
but that did not go through but there is supposedly future funding. If we use this board as a
starting point for a subcommittee as a bike master plan we would be ready to go and have
something in place when they make a call for projects. This subcommittee would be formed to
determine and coordinate programming and physical improvements for appropriate bicycle
facilities within the City of Georgetown. The subcommittee would meet quarterly or more often
if necessary. This subcommittee would ensure that a Bike Master Plan was in place when the
appropriate funding was available. This subcommittee could have outside members which
would need to be approved by City Council. Glenn Holzer and Keith Fruge volunteered to be
on the subcommittee representing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Fruge to the subcommittee to work on a Bike Plan for Georgetown. Approved 6-0
F Discussion and possible recommendation to the Friends of Georgetown Parks and
Recreation on funding future projects.
Kimberly Garrett explained the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation is looking for
recommendations for future projects they could possibly help fund. The board suggested some
ideas such as helping with community events: movies in the park; pirate party at the recreation
center, special needs dances; park amenities: bicycle racks, dog waste bags; and continue with
current projects such as Georgetown Swims and the Daddy/Daughter dance. Staff will
formulate a letter from the board lasting the recommended projects and appreciation to the
Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation for their support.
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Motion madeby Robert Palko, second by Chuck Bridges to approve the minutes from the
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Chuck Bridges left the meeting at 7:30 pm.
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Motion made by Keith Fruge, second by Robert Paiko, to adjourn the meeting. Approve 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7;37 pm.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 pen.
Katherine Kainer, Secretary
i1 Kellum, Board Liaison
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